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Gull Lake Kinettes Fundraisers Total $18,485
The Gull Lake Kinettes are always busy raising funds for important projects, facilities, and people in need in the community. To the tune of $18,485, they were able to give to the following in the fiscal year 2022/23: $3,671 to individuals in need $1,000 scholarships $757 Gull Lake Rec complex $900 Gull Lake school programs $2,494 Misc programs in Gull Lake $2,000 Telemiracle $2,000 Lyceum Theatre Renovations $1,500 Kiaskus Trail $4,163 Cystic Fibrosis For a total of $18,485
Sep 20, 2023
Dutchman Camper Stolen From Tompkins
A white 1997 Dutchman camper with Saskatchewan licence plate 667MNS, a teal horizontal stripe along the sides, and a length of 26 feet was stolen from Tompkins. The theft happened on August 15, 2023, about 6:20 a.m. The suspect truck is a black crew cab short box with a thick chrome accent on the front driver's, and may have a slip tank in the back.. If you have any information relating to this advisory, please contact 9-1-1 or 310-RCMP. Source: Everbridge Mass Notification
Aug 17, 2023
Fall Fair Planned for Year End Downtown Market
Aurora Bowery and Gull Lake's Economic Development Committee are planning a Fall Fair on 9 September 2023, to acquire funds for local projects and groups. The first idea is to create a permanent outdoor public market space. With community support, the fall fair will have music, funfair games and activities for all ages! "Carnivals are a great way for small towns like Gull Lake to celebrate its community and can be cost effective to hold". Aurora Bowery The event organisers ar
Aug 3, 2023
Community Groups, Organizations, and Facilities Benefit from Local Business Summer Fundraiser
This summer, Incyte Environmental's staff launched their Weiner Wednesday fundraiser. Every penny given goes to local community groups, organisations, and facilities! Pamela Kirwan, the owner of Incyte Environmental, posted today on Facebook, "We have raised $1400 so far this summer to donate back!!" Please continue to help! "Please spread the word!!" Tomorrow, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., stop by the Incyte office for a $5 hotdog, chips, and beverage, and purchase a pr
Jul 18, 2023
Elks Hall Revitalization Fundraiser Raises $4,500!
Wowza - what a kick off! We had 108 hungry steak eaters, great vendors, shoppers music and community! Thank you to everyone who attended - but special thanks to RBC for the donation of $1500 and volunteers during the Elks Hall revitalization fundraiser, Dave from Gull Lake AG Foods for a great price on steaks, Elks for cooking steak, GL EDC for volunteers, Em and Dawnette for coordination food donations, volunteers and working throughout event, Pioneer Co-op for $100 donation
Jun 22, 2023
Simmie Beautification Committee Preparing for Annual Picnic in the Park Festivities
The Simmie Beautification Committee is preparing for our annual Picnic in the Park festivities on July 1st! Our raffle this year is still $10/ticket and only 200 tickets sold but our prizes have changed!! 2 prizes - Roughrider Beer Fridge or 2 Labour's Day Classic tickets (row 7, sec 129- tickets are rated 9.9/10) plus $100 in food/drink vouchers!! The first name out picks the prize, 2nd name gets other prize. Please contact Bernice 306-774-2443 for your tickets!! Thanks so
Jun 3, 2023
In the Spotlight
"The stories Gull Lake is reading, sharing, and talking about most."
How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
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What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
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RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area
Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre
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